Flosstube #81

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Flosstube Channels mentioned:
Sally @ FlossySewsandGrows
Christmas Advent and Stitch Along, Historical Sampler Company - pre-orders open now - www.historical...
Project patterns shown:
Cabin in the Woods, Flossabilities - www.etsy.com/u...
Kind Words, Primrose Cottage Stitches - www.etsy.com/u...
North American Adventure SAL -
www.caterpilla...
Do More of What Makes You Happy, Historical Sampler Co - www.historical...
Stitchingly Ever After, Barbara Ana Designs - www.creativepo...
Birds and Barns Autumn (free chart), The Old Barn Stitching Co - littleloops.co...
#funfor50sal2024 - join Sally ⁠@flossysewsandgrows and me as we challenge ourselves to 50 starts in 2024. Our viewers’ prompt/theme list can be accessed here - docs.google.co... - join us for any start this year using the hashtag on IG
1 - Twin Bird Pincushion, Girl with a Gavel Stitches (Etsy)
2 - A Celebration of Colour, Ros Clarke Crafts - free mystery SAL from @RosClarkeCraft
3 - It Is Well, The Rocking Chair Stitcher (Etsy)
4 - Snow Globe Magic, Brenda Gervais (from the Snow Ball booklet)
5 - For Thee, Lila’s Studio - free pattern www.lilastudio...
6 - Cupid’s Cup, Brenda Gervais (from the Love Notes booklet)
7 - Enchanted Realms, Caterpillar Cross Stitch
8 - Love Birds, Brenda Gervais (from the Love Notes booklet)
9 - Key to My Heart, It’s So Emma Designs (from the Sweetheart Ornaments booklet
10 - All Things Grow with Love, Historical Sampler Company
11 - Big Hearted Tiny Town
12 - Positivity Rules, Caterpillar Cross Stitch
13 - The Peacock Tree, Modern Folk Embroidery
14 - Ten Merry Sailors and their Loyal Dog, Modern Folk Embroidery
15 - Pride & Prejudice, Stitchrovia
16 - Stitch Some Happy, Hands on Design
17 - Schoolgirl Lessons, Little House Needleworks
18 - Il Pleut, Marie Therese St Aubin
19 - Prim Alphabet Sampler, Frog Cottage Designs
20 - Light a Single Candle, Modern Folk Embroidery
21 - Goodness and Mercy, Sweet Wing Studio
22 - Le Petit Chaperon Rouge, Jardin Prive
23 - Mildred’s Strawberry, Blackbird Designs
24 - The Bee Queen, Tiny Modernist
25 - Bluebird Sampler, Heart in Hand
26 - Bridge House Ambleside, Bothy Threads
27 - Humming Along, Bothy Threads
28 - Light, Barbara Ana
29 - Adore Him, Plum Street Sampler
30 - Strawberry Season, Yasmin’s Made with Love
31 - My Christmas List, Silver Creek Samplers
32 - The Dearest for You, Alisa Collection
33 - Christmas Ride, Barbara Ana Designs
34 - Love Birds Small from 2020 Collector’s Heart, Heart in Hand
35 - Stitchingly Ever After, Barbara Ana Designs
Coming up …
Fancy An ABC, Modern Folk Embroidery - www.modernfolk...
Autumn Bee, The Blue Flower - www.123stitch....
Autumn Pillow, Flossabilities - www.etsy.com/u...
Les 4 Saisons, Jardin Prive - www.jardinpriv...
Rouge Gorge, Crocette a Gogo - crocetteagogo....
Cherub with Tree, Mirabilia - www.mirabilia....
Americana Blue, October House Fiber Arts - talkingdogstit...
Four Seasons, Barbara Ana Designs - ko-fi.com/s/d9...
Get Connected:
Laura @stitchingbytheshore - Autumn ATC swap - see this video for details • Flosstube Extra: 2024 ...
The Old Barn Stitching Co - Birdss and Barns SAL - see this video for details • Flosstube - The Old Ba...
One Special Thing:
Modern Folk Embroidery, Open Hem Stitch tutorials
Pdf - www.modernfolk...
KZbin right handed stitch tutorial- • Flosstube - The Old Ba...
You Tube left handed stitch tutorial - • Open Hem Tutorial - Le...

[@joydillow2041]

Love the question on world cross stitch day, I didn’t know it was a thing. It appears that it’s the 2nd Friday in August each year. I love it when Charlotte joins you. Her smile is so infectious and the joy on her face with her medals and her Nebraska bear. Love her. Looking forward to seeing your plans in the next few days. Happy Stitching and see you soon ❤❤

[@alisoncaronflyingfree]

Oh that cabin in the woods chart is just gorgeous. Good choice. So glad you're feeling better.

[@sewmesarah]

I love it. Lauren did a great job designing it 😍

[@RenewingStitches]

Such a lovely video! Starting with sweet Charlotte and all of the stitchy goodness and getting to see Kathleen for a whole day and ending with the one special thing with Jacob and the Open Hem booklet. All loveliness in between.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Amy, glad you enjoyed it!

[@flossysewsandgrows]

I lovvveee the new cabin chart from Flossabilities - it's definitely on my to stitch list. For the BA stitch I would stitch the other scissors in two different colours - none of my scissors match! Happy Stitching my wonderful friend xx

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Sally, a few have suggested similarly re the scissors so that’s maybe what I’ll do. Lauren’s Cabin in the Woods is SO gorgeous. I told myself I wasn’t going to buy it, but well, you can see how that worked out … 😉

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Your company was simply delightful, Sarah. I am glad to see you feeling better. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. I appreciate the info on The Old Barn Stitching Co.

[@bioboystitcher7320]

Loved spending time with you this afternoon and a delight as always to see Miss Charlotte, happy stitching.

[@sewmesarah]

Aw thank you!

[@theavanerp1795]

Such a lovely video again🎉 i'am glad to see you feeling better and lovely to see Miss Charlotte. She is such a delight. I hope to join you and Sally with a project for the fun for 50 Sally. It's makes my glad that you liked the presents ☺️ you are doing so much for the community ❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Thea.

[@kade1699]

Another lovely video, Sarah, thank you so much! Fancy an ABC looks to be a gorgeous stitch....but when you read out the stitch count I about collapsed! I will therefore enjoy watching YOU stitch it!

[@sewmesarah]

🤣🤣🤣 that’s so funny! Thank you for cheering from the sidelines😉

[@joyd5000]

Lovely episode. Loved seeing all your beautiful stitching!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank yo7 Joy!

[@paulinedutton8576]

Hi Sarah, always good to see you, your wonderful Flosstube and gorgeous projects . I think the MFE will take you approx 5 and a half years but knowing you, you’ll have it done in 1 🤭 Charlotte forever steals the show, she’s such a star ⭐️ A very belated congratulations on reaching 5k subs, that’s a great achievement. I shall watch your joint flosstube tomorrow. 😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Pauline. I think your five and a half year guess is a pretty good estimate. Definitely not done in a year. It really is huge (for me).

[@KellyGreen-io8js]

Enjoy seeing all your projects. Happy to hear your feeling better!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Kelly.

[@thecyborgmom]

Charlotte is just a ray of sunshine! 💗

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you!

[@jackietrembley9827]

Hi Sarah! It was very nice to see sweet Charlotte with her Nebraska teddy and her medals! For not feeling well, you managed a fair amount of stitching and even two finishes! I’m falling behind on my sixty new starts - I only managed two in the last two weeks so I better get a move on! I’m looking forward to watching the plans video with you and Sally! Have a wonderful couple of weeks.

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Jackie. I hope you manage to get caught up on your starts again soon. The main thing is to keep enjoying them, rather than feeling harassed by them

[@debrafry577]

I always watch your videos and find myself perking up when you say 1974, only to realize that’s the year I graduated high school! I guess I could have done 50 starts for my 50th reunion, but I’m already a SABLE stitcher….

[@sewmesarah]

🤣🤣🤣The main thing is just keep stitching and enjoying it, right?

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I think it would be grand if on the Modern Folk Embroidery piece, you start in the middle with the alphabet. Letters seem to go quickly and perhaps you could choose your initials? I found I do have one chart by MFE, called spoons. It is so gorgeous and I'm dying to start it. I really haven't seen anyone else stitching, but it is is BIG and one color!! I think I might go with blue instead of red...

[@sewmesarah]

Spoons is a beauty! I think it would look fabulous in blue too.

[@theresapetrik1995]

So glad to hear that you're feeling better. It was nice to hear you mention Laura's ATC swap. I've participated in the first three swaps and am looking forward to this upcoming one. So many creative stitchers with unique finishing techniques as well. Hope you and more of your viewers consider joining this Autumn swap. Look forward to seeing you again soon!

[@sewmesarah]

Maybe I’ll get to join the atc swap next year when I have a few less plans 😉Hopefully others will like the idea and join in to have a little fun with other stitchers.

[@craftycreativeclare5424]

Another lovely video Sarah. I found out last week that I have a place on Stitch in London weekend 2, so I'm really looking forward to meeting you there and saying thank you in person for all the joy you have given me for so long with your wonderful videos. Much stitchy love, Clare xxx

[@sewmesarah]

That’s fantastic! Please do come and say hello. I’m so looking forward to Stitching in London again this year. You will have a lovely time.😊

[@kima9181]

Always nice to see you Charlotte!!! Yikes, I had no idea there was a world xs day ;) Kind Words turned out beautiful. I'd leave the one pair of scissors, perhaps back stitch them and use a different floss for the other 2.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you. I like your idea re the scissors. A few others have suggested the same, so maybe that’s what I should do.

[@angelawhite7870]

Another wonderful episode, thank you, and so happy to see Charlotte again❤ I had to look up World Cross Stitch Day, in answer to your question-I was so excited to think it might fall on my birthday, 9th August every year, but sadly it seems not to be. Ah well, close enough, and I just turned 49, sooo 🤔😉 For the scissors on Stitchingly Ever After, what about doing each in different colours, perhaps? Just a thought 🤷‍♀️ Either way, I think it looks fab, whichever way you go. Thank you for all of the sharing!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Angela. I like the idea of the different coloured scissors. I will give that some more thought. I hope you are planning something special to celebrate your big birthday year. It doesn’t have to be as mad as 50 starts (though it is fun), but just do something really special, just for you!

[@annemarie6962]

Great to see you tonight Sarah & the beautiful Charlotte Go Nebraska 👏👏👏 Glad you are feeling better. Sorry about the frogging, at least you were unwell. I have no such reason, I'm blaming the Olympics, I'd have won a couple of gold medals for frogging at this stage. It was great watching the games & seeing how well Ireland did. Even though it would involve more frogging, I would change the thread on the scissors. Love your wee heart. Looking forward to your video with Sally. I have Fancy An ABC in my stash, I'm very tempted to start it but I have the 2023 SAL to finish first. Hope you continue to feel better. Take care, best wishes from 🇮🇪

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Anne Marie. I’ve been so tempted by the Baldaquin Birds for next year, especially since you mentioned maybe doing it in 115, but then I remind myself of the size of Fancy An ABC and that it’s on,y getting wee start now, and must behave myself. So, I understand your desire to get one finished before having another to tackle.

[@ericaber9083]

Count me in for the Birds and Barns Sal, downloaded and will kit up soon. I am so thrilled that Miss Charlotte likes her medal and pin, it gave me so much joy to see her smile - a much better use than hanging on a medal rack 😊 I love to see youngsters keeping active, I didn’t start running until just before my 40th bday! So glad that you are feeling well now. Happy Stitching!

[@wendyhayes7322]

You are a Treasure to send those treasured medals to Charlotte! Well done it was lovely to see 😍

[@ericaber9083]

@@wendyhayes7322 thank you but I’m just a mom who found so much joy in cheering on Miss Charlotte. Happy Stitching!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Erica. Charlotte was chuffed with them. As you can see from the odd editing of the video she wouldn’t come record for me and then later, when I had finished she changed her mind! Enjoy the Birds and Barns SAL - it is very generous of Sami to provide the charts.

[@flossabilities]

What a delight to see beautiful Charlotte!! That’s always a welcomed visit! I’m so happy you love the cabin piece , what a compliment that it reminded you of a Jacob’s! Sam was most bowled over when he saw your video! (He watches you but doesn’t comment 😂) thank you so much for your continued support Sarah . I can’t tell you how much it means to us 💗🧵🥰

[@sewmesarah]

I was so thrilled to see Sam on your video when I watched yesterday. It helped me understand who’s doing what for Flossabilities. So, when he does the artwork you chart? And sometimes you do the artwork yourself too? I really should give Sam credit , so it helps to understand. However it’s working though, you’re a very strong team and I wish I had more days in the week so I could get to all the patterns I’ve purchased sooner. I love to see your business growing from its infancy. Great job, team Flossabilities!

[@flossabilities]

@@sewmesarahhi Sarah!! Thank you so much for your lovely words! Yes that’s exactly right, our shop has a mix of sams artwork (cabin for example) and also my own (polar bears for example) but I chart and stitch anything me or Sam comes up with 😂 mama chips in too and help with some of the smaller models and finishing! A real team effort 😂 as Sam’s only role is the artwork part and he has such a talent I definitely ask that he comes up more than me as I’ve got a few things to juggle so I come up with new ones occasionally but not as often 😂 if it’s Sam’s artwork I always put this in the designer notes of the chart to give him his due credit! Xx

[@sewmesarah]

@@flossabilities I spotted that you credit him on the patterns, so I’ll be sure to do the same😉

[@sunrise49738]

Hi Sarah! Hi Charlotte! What beautiful medals sent by Erica! I can definitely tell that you are feeling better, although not at 100% yet. Your stitching is beautiful as always. Wednesday is the big day for us. Took Walter over to the new house and he seemed to really enjoy it, although we did have one tired little one on the way home. He even said he was very tired and actually fell asleep while eating his last chicken nugget in his car seat. He was such a good helper as well as we were carrying things in. Looking forward to the move but not to the unpacking, of course, but I do plan to take advantage of the situation and change my floss organization system at least from my DMC set and will start stitching from a master set instead of pulling all the thread for each kit like I have been. Will take a lot of work but I think it will be worth it in the end. Hope you are soon feeling 100% better. Dawn in Texas

[@sewmesarah]

Hi Dawn. I hope the move went smoothly for you yesterday. I: sure it’s a lot of work, but remember you don’t have to do it all immediately. Take it easy and enjoy settling into your new space. Blessings for your new home.

[@donnabennett5106]

Hi Sarah glad to hear you are feeling better,Charlotte is so sweet lovely to see her,your stitching is beautiful as always,I have not yet in my stitching journey stitched with metallics although I was given a small bag filled with them,might use one day,so I would just do those scissors in normal gold thread,have a good week Thankyou for sharing.🇳🇿❤️🪡

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Donna. Metallic looks very effective when it’s done, but it can be hard work. Not always, but …😜

[@stitchingontherock]

Hi Sarah and Charlotte, lovely gifts . Lovely stitch in honour of your friend. The North American Adventure SAL looks great, but in my opinion, though, the design does not have the Canadian motifs in the right places. I'm enjoying seeing all your starts.

[@sewmesarah]

I’m sure you’re right Deanne. Perhaps they just needed to fit the motifs on in a way that worked within their stitch count.

[@joanneneufeld8212]

Hello! Nice to see the show stealer again! lol. We love you but when Miss Charlotte joins us I stop stitching and just take it all in. On your piece with the metallic thread I think you should keep on with the metallic thread even though it’s a pain - some torture every once in a while is worth it. Oh the Jacob start tomorrow has been downgraded from 1 over 1 to 2 over 1 and it will be a modified piece. I plan to stitch about 1/3 of it and not sure the ABC’s will be on it. Either way it will be pretty. And I also agree that the chart from that other designer also reminded me of Jacob’s winter cabin - which is also in my plans to start next year. Glad you are feeling better.

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Joanne. I’m looking forward to seeing how you adapt Fancy an ABC. Sounds fun! I’m just waiting for Miss C to finally go to sleep so I can make a start on mine.

[@Yvonnescraftyadventures]

Hi Sarah, lovely visit with you as always. I looked up World Cross Stitch day and I think its always on the second Friday of August because in 2021 it was on the 13th which was also the second Friday like this year.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Yvonne. Someone else said the same and next year it’s on 8 Aug. I should try to remember. If there’s a world cross stitch day we should celebrate it!

[@patchy_pony_stitcher]

Scissors are all shapes colour and sizes. I would leave already stitched scissors and then do maybe the gold paid and even another colour again

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks for that idea. A couple of others have suggested the same, so maybe you are all on to something 🤔😉

[@jeanmansfield1138]

What a thrill for Charlotte to receive her Disney medals. I've put aside the 50th WA Sampler as I went away and had a lovely weekend for a family event then by the time I came home with a gastric bug - not the way I meant to lose over half a stone! - I'm still fuzzy so got out 'My Craft Room' piece on its frame (I won from you ages ago) and am doing a bit of that. Don't want to frog on the special piece. Not thinking my finger is healing properly when splint is off and frustration level is building seeing my untouched pile of WIPs and kitted up New Starts but as long as I can slowly progress on the gift with my left hand I'm grateful and I'm always flattened when it's hot anyway 🙃. 9th August IF a World X Stitch Day would tie in next year with our 50th WA - this year's was quiet due to me still recovering! Sinus kicked in so I sympathised with your fuzzy head. Lovely way to recover with Kathleen and stitching gifts.😊

[@sewmesarah]

I hope you are recovered from your gastric bug Jean. Most unpleasant, especially in the heat. I can imagine how frustrating it 8 that your finger isn’t healing as quickly as you’d hoped but overdoing it won’t help so keep being patient, my friend. Folks have been telling me that world cross stitch day is the second Friday in August so it will fall on the 8th next year. You could still celebrate in anticipation of your anniversary on 8th and then go to dinner somewhere nice on 9th 😉

[@theshakystitcher]

Nebraskan here! Great bear!

[@sewmesarah]

Waving hello to you in Nebraska!

[@cindyspector5408]

Another charming video. Charlotte it is so nice to see you again. You are becoming quite the big girl aren't you. 😀 Sarah, in regards to your scissors question: I would leave that one and make each pair of scissors different. We seldom if ever have 2 pairs of scissors that are exactly alike. Glad you are feeling better.

[@sewmesarah]

Good idea Cindy. Some others have suggested the same, so I think I’ll try that. Thank you!

[@FrostyXStitch]

It was good to see you on the Zoom last Saturday. You are doing an amazing job of starting all the projects for the 50 for 50 🥰 I am just adding my starts to the Hashtag, but will not reach 50, but that is fine. Enjoyed your video. Happy stitching 🪡🧵🥰

[@sewmesarah]

Don’t worry about the numbers Dawn , just enjoy the stitching!

[@FrostyXStitch]

I am trying 😉

[@dianehaun711]

Charlotte is such a cutie! On the Barbara Ana stitch with the scissors, I think I'd try backstitching the scissors with a dark gray. They kind of blend into the fabric, which is a shame since metallic stitching should be seen! Don't worry about his the stitches look. I think most people look at the overall stitch and not the individual stitches. Love the fabric you stitched the heart on. I like any different colored fabrics...well truthfully I like all fabrics. Probably the quilter in me. 😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks for the suggestion re the scissors Diane.

[@elleemen4238]

Following your 50 projects is lots of fun!

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you!

[@cotterillfamily7355]

I think you need to stay well, you’ve had a terrible run of it. Although its spring here now and hay fever has set in and I’ve sneezed my way through the last episode and that must mean its time for bed LOL take care, Nic x

[@sewmesarah]

Hayfever can be really tough. I hope you have not too severe a season.

[@lindamccullough3444]

Dear Sarah, I enjoy your Flosstube greatly and I am pleased to hear that you are feeling much better. I am an admirer of Jacob's work too and watched his hem stitch tutorial. Please be aware that there are other, and in my opinion, better ways to work a hem. Jacob drew threads not only where the hem stitch is sewn but also on the folds of the hem where it is not necessary. Additionally, he did not mitre the corners. As a consequence of having boxed not mitred corners, the corner stitching is exposed along the edge and detracts from the finish. Jane Greenoff, of the Cross Stitch Guild has good explanations of scoring fabric for folding the hem and mitred corners in many of her publications including her Cross Stitch Bible. This is my preferred method. Gingerbread Girl designs has a Hemstitch Edge Tutorial on You Tube which is excellent also. I would try the different methods and see which you prefer before committing to one way on a finished piece of cross stitch. Although time consuming, a hemstitch edge is neat and very satisfying. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. Take care, Linda.

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much for this information Linda. I didn’t know where to go for good info and so I was delighted when Jacob finally released his. But, I do have to say with my quilting background I was wondering why he didn’t do a mitred hem. I know I would prefer that even in terms of managing the bulk of the material at the corner. Thank you so much for pointing me in the direction of reliable resources on that. I really appreciate it.

[@lindamccullough3444]

My pleasure, Sarah. Take care, Linda

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Oh Charlotte, you go girl❤ And Erica, you are the bomb❤❤ Those medals are fantastic❣ So thrilled for Amy❤ I love the idea of fill in!!

[@sewmesarah]

Erica was so very generous. I am humbled by her kindness. It made Charlotte smile!

[@carrotcakestitcher]

So pleased to hear that you are feeling better now! Bless Charlotte with her medals 🏅🏅 it’s always great to hear from her. I’m excited to hear about your upcoming plans. Happy stitching 💖💕

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much. The medals are beautiful. She’s a very lucky girl to have been gifted something like that.

[@lisaboban]

Sarah you've just identified the reason I won't do those mystery samplers!!! I rely on the rest of the chart to double-check my counting. I would be a nervous wreck with every stitch. I'm glad you are finally well and happy. Charlotte is always such a bright light to see in your videos. I know her new school will be a fantastic experience for both of you.

[@sewmesarah]

🤣 We are waiting for a start date for the new school. Our school aren’t back until the very end of September generally.

[@JanineMueller-w7e]

Good that you are well again, and Charlotte is a great girl.take care

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much.

[@ginastitches9128]

Not sure how I’ve not found you before. Great video, thank you! Re your Lovebirds heart, I think if you had only used one thread, the design would have lost its definition, you needed that strong contrast. All hand dyes tighten up to varying degrees, not just PTP. Look forward to your future videos!

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Gina. Yes, you might be right about the single strand. Just hope nobody is looking too close at those stitches😉 Thank you so much for joking me here on the channel. I know there are lots of flosstubes you could spend your time with and I appreciate your company!

[@janecopeland2306]

Such a treat to see Charlotte. She's growing so quickly! I know how you feel about metalic stitching. Mine looks just horrid no matter what I do and for some reason, I always miscount with metallic, kreinik, etc. How nice to hear my name again on your vlog. I feel like quite the celebrity! HAHA! My earliest recorded unstitched pattern is from 2018. I think I'll use my own prompt and my next start will be that one. Thanks for motivating me! Have a lovely rest of your summer.

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Jane. Your prompt spurred me on to get that whole chart completed! I hope you have fun with yours.

[@maryannjohnson5410]

I'm so glad you're feeling better. Love seeing Charlotte. I didn't know about World Cross Stitch day until Laura from Stitching by the Shore mentioned a while ago. Of course I forgot, and Friday was a busy day anyways and the start of lots of family time and family game time. Looking forward to the video with you and Sally. When in December is your birthday? My son's is December 21st and my Dad's is the 24th. Take care.

[@sewmesarah]

I’m early Dec - 8th. I’ve always had friends with birthdays on 20, 21, 26 and 27!

[@clarekalantar]

Hi Sarah, it really is fun following long with your 50 starts. You are so organized about all the details. It was nice to see you on Across the Pond yesterday…what an amazing community we have!

[@sewmesarah]

I love our community Clare, and yes, it was lovely to see you on Saturday too!

[@kathy1896]

How about 3 different pairs of scissors? I wouldn't unpick the finished scissors! What about a rose gold pair? And a red pair?! Can't wait to see your joint video!

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Kathy! I think the joint video should be up tomorrow ((Tuesday)

[@wendyhayes7322]

You are lucky to have such generous viewers, loved seeing Charlotte with her gifts , glad it cheered you up too and that you are now feeling better, lovely stitches and projects as always x

[@sewmesarah]

I am very blessed by the kindness and generosity of the viewers. It’s very humbling.

[@buttonupimstitching]

Hi Sarah, after some investigation, World cross stitch day post said it is the 2nd Friday of August. Next year will be the 8th.. just for planning purposes!! Teri

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Terri. It seems to be kind of low key. Or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention … 😉

[@jeancairns1825]

Well, hello Miss Charlotte, good to see you! Thank you for coming on to mummy’s video to show us your gifts 😍. Sarah, it’s good to see you and know that you’re feeling better, too. It must be getting close to the new school year, so hope that all goes well for Charlotte and mum and dad! Fab projects as always 👏🏻. God bless xx

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you so much Jean. Start should be late August but we haven’t heard anything definite yet.

[@victoriabougie4412]

Hello! So happy to hear you are on the mend. In answer to your question, I had no idea until late in the day about it being World Cross Stitch Day! I’ll look forward to adding it to my calendar when you get an answer as to the fixed date! Thanks for throwing that out there. I thought I had missed the news some where too!! 🌻

[@sewmesarah]

Mentions of World Cross Stitch Day took me by surprise too. Seems it is the second Friday in August annually. Note your diary now! 😉

[@Karen3263]

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[@peggymartinez5350]

Charlotte is adorable. Thank you for sharing with us.😊

[@sewmesarah]

Thank you Peggy.

[@Dippys_stitches69]

Great to see you and lovely miss Charlotte too ❤ I brought the new cabin in the woods pattern which I love but a bit scared of stitching on a dark fabric 🤔🧐😬 xx

[@sewmesarah]

Oh I hope you love working on Cabin in the Woods. Good lighting and something white on your lap (a cushion or a towel) while you work on the dark fabric will help you see the hole more easily. Also try a slate grey fabric (which I think is what Lauren stitched on) as it’s not just as dark as black and a little easier in my experience. Don’t be afraid, give it a go and give your eyes time to adjust. It’s okay if you feel it’s low going to start with, you will improve as you get used to it. 😊

[@joydillow2041]

Love the question on world cross stitch day, I didn’t know it was a thing. It appears that it’s the 2nd Friday in August each year. I love it when Charlotte joins you. Her smile is so infectious and the joy on her face with her medals and her Nebraska bear. Love her. Looking forward to seeing your plans in the next few days. Happy Stitching and see you soon ❤❤

[@sewmesarah]

Thanks Joy. I think we need to celebrate World Cross Stitch day a little more widely as a community because it seems I’m not the only one who didn’t really know about it.

[@joydillow2041]

@@sewmesarah I’ve put the date in my diary for the next 5 years!!! X

[@thehappystitcher1883]

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